Description
Configuration and Management
The HPE AG647A MDS 9124 4GB Fibre Channel 16 Ports Switch is a high-performance switch designed for data centers and enterprise storage networks. It is designed to provide efficient and reliable connectivity between servers and storage devices. The switch provides four gigabit Fibre Channel ports and sixteen 4GB ports, allowing for high-speed data transfer between servers and storage systems.
The configuration and management of the switch can be performed using the HPE MDS 9124 switch management software. The software provides a graphical user interface that allows administrators to easily configure, monitor, and manage the switch. Some of the key features of the switch management software include:
- Port Configuration: The software allows administrators to configure each individual port on the switch, including speed, mode, and flow control settings.
- Zoning: The software provides a simple and intuitive way to create, modify, and delete zones, which are logical groupings of ports used to control access to storage systems.
- Switch Configuration: The software allows administrators to configure switch-wide settings, including security, performance tuning, and firmware upgrades.
- Monitoring: The software provides real-time monitoring of switch performance, including port utilization, error rates, and other performance metrics.
- Management: The software provides a single interface for managing multiple switches in a network, making it easy to manage large and complex storage networks.
Network Interoperability
The HPE AG647A MDS 9124 4GB Fibre Channel 16 Ports Switch Network Interoperability is a network switch designed for use in enterprise storage area networks (SANs). It provides high-speed, low-latency data transfer between storage devices and servers, using 4GB fibre channel technology.
The switch is equipped with 16 ports, allowing multiple devices to be connected at the same time. This makes it ideal for large-scale SAN installations where many devices need to access the same data.
The switch is designed to be interoperable with other networking devices and operating systems. This means that it can be used in a wide range of environments, regardless of the existing network infrastructure.
In addition, the switch is designed to be scalable and flexible. This means that as the demands of the network change, additional switches or upgrades can be added to ensure that performance and capacity are maintained.
Scalability and Flexibility
The HPE AG647A MDS 9124 4GB Fibre Channel 16 Ports Switch offers scalability and flexibility in a compact form factor. Scalability refers to the ability to increase the capacity of the switch as the demands on the network grow, while flexibility refers to the ability to adapt to changing network requirements.
The switch provides 16 ports, allowing for the addition of up to 16 additional devices to the network. Additionally, the switch supports 4GB Fibre Channel, which provides fast data transfer speeds and can be upgraded to higher speeds if necessary. The compact form factor of the switch makes it easy to install in a variety of locations, while the ability to manage and configure the switch from a central location makes it easy to manage the network.
In terms of flexibility, the switch supports multiple protocols and can be used with a variety of devices, including servers, storage systems, and other switches. Additionally, the switch supports advanced features such as quality of service (QoS), which allows for prioritization of data transfer, and virtual SANs (VSANs), which allow for the creation of separate logical networks within the same physical network.
Detail Description
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# AG647A
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 18 Ports
- Device Type : Switch
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1U
Networking
- Ports Qty : 16
- Data Transfer Rate : 4.24 GBPS
- Data Link Protocol : 4gb Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Al, Fc-Al-2, Fc-Bb, Fc-Fg, Fc-Fla, Fc-Fs, Fc-Gs-2, Fc-Gs-3, Fc-Mi, Fc-Ph, Fc-Ph-2, Fc-Ph-3, Fc-Pi, Fc-Plda, Fc-Sb-2, Fc-Sw-2, Fc-Tape, Fc-Vi, Fcp, Fcp-2
- Remote Management Protocol : Telnet, Snmp 3
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Features : Access Control List (Acl) Support
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces :
- 1 X Management – Ethernet 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45
- 1 X Management – Console
Power
- Power Device : Power Supply – Hot-Plug / Redundant – Plug-In Module
- Installed Qty : 1 (Installed) / 2 (Max)
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
